Posted: July 22nd, 2011 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: The Travel Bug, Travel Guides | Tags: hotels, Oregon, Portland, restaurants | 2 Comments »
{ Image by IK’s World Trip } The largest city between Seattle and San Francisco has lately come into her own. Portland has acquired a hip vibe that is unique among North American cities. This is one place that really does place a high value on the it’s quirky inhabitants (“Keep Portland Weird”). But it’s young, friendly and full of fun things to do – making it rank highly on my own personal vacation to-do list. I hope to visit soon, but in the mean time I offer up my crib notes. Enjoy!
Where to Sleep
Ace Hotel – 1022 SW Stark St
Famously mocked in a Portlandia skit, staying at the Ace while in Portland is almost a no-brainer. Their industrial-meets-log-cabin aesthetic has been well-documented by design lovers, and their mixed bag of clientele is fascinating to say the least. Take your pick of rooms: some have shared bathrooms and some have their own turntables. The Pearl District location is fantastic and puts you close to loads of galleries and shops, as well as the gay bars across the street.
Jupiter Hotel – 800 East Burnside
The Jupiter is a reclaimed motor inn that was given an extreme makeover. It’s yet another cool and funky place to rest your head in PDX and great pick, especially if you are taking in a show at the attached Doug Fir anyway (see below). Chalkboard doors, natural cotton sheets and eco-friendly toiletries keep the rooms a big step above the average. Night owls take note: room rates get dirt cheap after midnight.
McMenamin’s Kennedy School – 5736 N.E. 33rd
A true Portland experience. McMenamin’s is a chain of bars in the Portland area, specializing in overtaking their former facilities and turning them into something cool and new. In this case – it’s a school and it’s a surprisingly large enterprise: six bars, 35 rooms, one theatre, saltwater soaking pool and a microbrew pub. This should fill all your basic requirements so well that you might not even want to leave! Rooms are on the spartan side – no TVs or tubs – and are decorated in a slap-dash thrift store sort of manner. But if you want to be in the midst of the action and rubbing elbows with the cool kids, this is place to be.
Where to Eat
Portland is truly blessed with some incredible places to eat. Be sure to hit up some of the many food carts, as well as the famous Stumptown Coffee (various locations) and Voodoo Doughnut (22 SW 3rd Ave).
Olympic Provisions - 107 SE Washington St
In case there were any doubts about the providence of this resaturant, the large sign reading “meat” should set you straight. Charcuterie is the draw here, and the chef-assembled pairings of meat, cheese and bread are exquisite. Plates are on the small to medium size, meaning you leave full but not over stuffed. There are also a lot of vegetable dishes to make the whole endeavour feel kind of…well…healthy. Be sure to leave room for the desserts – the chocolate salami and the bread pudding are standouts.
Kenny and Zukes – 1038 SW Stark St
A proper New York City style deli, done up Portland style. It’s not surprising that the pastrami is the star player here. The hand sliced pastrami has been cured for five days, smoked for 10 and steamed for three. It’s so popular
that weekday line ups are not uncommon (but worth it). Other menu items include their famous fries, blintzes, latkes and even – gasp! – a veggie Reuben.
Tasty N Sons – 3808 N. Williams, Suite C
Tasty N Sons serves up a curious mix of southern, North African and Asian foods. In the wrong hands, this could prove disastrous but Tasty’s has managed to nail it – and then some. Line ups exceeding 90 minutes can be expected here so try to visit during off-hours or make a reservation. They are particularly known for their breakfasts here, which are served all day. Try the shakshouka or the potatoes bravas, and be sure to finish it all up with the chocolate potato donut. Mmmmmmmm.
Where to Shop
(as if we could forget that there’s no state sales tax…)
Powell’s Books – 1005 W Burnside St
Powells is the largest independent and new bookstore in the world, famously occupying a whole city block. If you are on the lookout for something obscure or rare, this is a great place to continue your hunt. To begin, use the computer kiosks to navigate which “room” your book might be in. Or if your aren’t on the hunt, feel free to simply roam around – it’s fantastic for browsing. If you need a few more minutes to debate between purchases, there is a cafe on site. You are encouraged to bring your not-yet-purchased selections with you.
Halo Shoes – 938 Everett St
Serious shoe lovers – this one’s for you. Halo offers a range of luscious designer shoes in it’s well curated location in the Pearl District. Their beautiful selection will make fashion-y types squeal with joy. Shoes here are truly investment pieces and come with price tags to match. Staff are friendly and extremely knowledgable about their product.
Frances May – 1013 SW Washington
Featuring Rachel Comeny, APC, Vena Cava, Alexander Wang, Opening Ceremony – off to a pretty good start, wouldn’t you say? This open and airy boutique is known for their clean and covetable selections, making this the perfect pit stop if you happen to need a new dress for the night ahead.
Where to Drink
Doug Fir – 830 E Burnside Rd
Doug Fir is attached to Jupiter Lounge, and offers up a variety of options for your evening out. Patio? Cozy fireplace? Live bands? Check check check. This is where you go if you feel the need to drink in a place resembling a log cabin that’s been thoroughly taken over by hipsters. They have excellent drinks and sugar-sweet service, but the people watching here is some of the best in town.
Beaker and Flask – 727 SE Washington St
Excellent craft cocktails in a buzzing location. Expect to have to wait for a table, but once you taste that Sal’s Minion (rum, pineapple syrup and coconut water ice cubes) housed in it’s vintage glass it will all be worth it. They also serve some excellent food with a focus on the local, in case you are still feeling hungry.
Secret Society Lounge – 116 NE Russell
While PDX is known for it’s abundance of dive bars, Secret Society Lounge lies somewhat distinctly at the opposite end of the scale. It’s cozy speakeasy-like atmosphere is best enjoyed by small groups or couples (no large tables here). Many of the patrons are enjoying a drink while waiting for a table downstairs at Toro but this place is definitely worth a visit on it’s own. Classic cocktails are what they are best known for. Many of their wines and spirits are local and they also have a large selection of absinthe on hand.
What to Do
Pedal Bike Tours – 133 SW 2nd Ave
There is a huge bike culture in Portland, so what better way to see the city than on two wheels? Several itineraries are on offer, depending on what you are into. Historic Downtown, Brewery Trail and Bites by Bikes all sound great to me! After your tour you have the option of renting your bike (including helmet and lock) for an additional 24 hours for $20.
Saturday Market – SW Naito Blvd in Waterfront and Akeny Parks
This is a another excellent place for some Portland people watching. Vendors here sell everything from soap to jewelry to chocolate to homemadejams. The food is undoubtedly the best part. Food carts cluster around the market and even start to line up down the streets nearby. It’s quite the international selection, but highlights include Ja Da’s Desserts (for red velvet cupcakes) and Rogue (for microbrews). It’s also open on Sundays (go figure).
Laurelhurst Theater – 2735 East Burnside St
A second run movie theatre is admittedly a rather unlikely suggestion for a cool activity. But it’s only natural that it was Portland that figured out how to make this concept totally amazing instead of vaguely depressing. How? Well for starters movies are a measly $4. There are ten theaters, so there will certainly be something you want to see. Plus they have food and beer on offer – a totally foreign concept to most North American theatre goers. Take your pick of wraps, burgers or pizza – and be sure to visit the well-stocked condiment bar. And as if that wasn’t enough, a pint of PBR only runs you $2.50. Score.
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Posted: June 22nd, 2011 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: Day in the Life, The Travel Bug, What I Ate | Tags: Australia, Melbourne, restaurants | Comments Off
Well here it is: the long-awaited part two of my Food Odyssey in Australia, featuring my favourite eats from my recent trip. (In case you missed it, you can find part one here). This time we tackle the Australian food mecca of Melbourne.
Melbourne
Gypsy Hideout
68 High St, Northcote
You might expect a place named Gypsy Hideout to be a dark and dank little place, but that is definitely not the case. Gypsy is a charming and bright little cafe on the High St in Northcote. I loved the box plywood chairs and the little details like the hand-painted bar and the matryoshkas on the wall. There is also a little courtyard but it was a just bit too cold to sit out outside when we were there. They also serve a darn fine baked eggs with wild mushrooms and – as everywhere in Melbourne – excellent coffee. Yum.
The Breakfast Club
206 St. Georges Rd, Northcote
This teensy restaurant (also in Northcote) was a favourite of mine for the whole trip. Not only does it bear the most brilliant name for a brunch cafe that I could possibly think of, but there were adorable little handmade details everywhere. As evidenced above: the needlepoint welcome sign, hand knitted tea cosy, bell-jar terrariums, and most importantly, the silhouette-printed plates with the likenesses of Emilio, Molly, Judd, Ally and Anthony Michael. And yes, of course they also serve excellent fresh food and coffee. I got yet more baked eggs and they came with a beautiful little salad and some wonderful toast.
The Wesley Anne
250 High St, Northcote
When faced with the prospect of going to a pub around these here parts, one will usually end up at some sort of faux Irish bar full of drunken college kids. (This perhaps explains why I’m not a regular pub-goer.) So when I visited my friends’ local watering hole I was more than a bit jealous. For starters, it’s housed in a beautiful old church that has been minimally redone (always swoon-worthy). It also sports a wonderfully leafy rear courtyard. And then there’s the food. This was more what I would expect from a high-end Italian restaurant than a pub. The pasta and antipasto plates I had were ah-maz-ing. The Gypsy Pear Cider (on tap!) was the simply the icing on the cake. Needless to say I was impressed, so much so that I made sure we went back a second time a few days later. Dear Pub Owners in Vancouver, please copy this one for me okay?
Cafe Beaumarchais
corner of Mt Dandenong Tourist and Woodland Ave, Sassafras
All the while that I was in Australia I was impressed with the excellent coffees but not so impressed with the tiny sizes they came in. I am a grande Americano girl myself, so one little flat white just doesn’t quite cut it for me (I know that is so North American to admit). Fortunately, my cousin was sympathetic to my coffee dilemma and quickly remedied this with a trip to Cafe Beaumarchais, in the town of Sassafras near his home on the Dandenong Ranges. Here they serve a flat white in a cup the size of my head, which handily solved all my caffeine problems. The cafe itself also happens to be adorable, with moody charcoal walls and banquettes, rustic linen curtains and burlap pillows. They also serve excellent baguettes and muffins. We quite happily spent a few hours here holed up with coffee, newspapers and wifi.
The Sweets
Melbourne has no shortage of sweets, let me tell you. Now going in, I knew they have a huge Italian and Greek population. I also knew they have a huge cafe culture, so much so that Starbucks has barely made any in roads there at all. I knew all of that yet I was still totally blown away by the sheer volume of cakes and sweets that I saw absolutely everywhere. It was sugar filled insanity – not that I am complaining. Of course we had to do some sweet sampling on more than one occasion.
Brunetti’s in the CBD (I got a cannoli)
Brunetti cakes on Lygon St
The endless cakes in St.Kilda
Hamburger and fries cake or a leopard with a red shoe cake, St. Kilda. (Lucky Steve!)
Cakes and sweets in a laneway in the CBD.
Me, enjoying a salted caramel macaron, Queen Vic Market
Ceiling and wallpaper, Delphi Cafe, Northcote
Cafe humour at Delphi
Bunny Cake at Delphi
All in all, Melbourne is definitely not best enjoyed by those on a diet, but as they say “when in Rome”. And yes I definitely packed on a few holiday pounds while I was away but I just view that as a vacation well spent…eating. I was truly blown away by the food in general while I was gone. I’ve been searching out local versions of the places I loved since I’ve returned. There are a few gaps to be filled here in Vancouver, which is a city I usually regard to have great food itself. I suggest someone open a cake shop that is cheap and open late – that would be a great start!
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Posted: June 16th, 2011 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: dream destination, The Travel Bug | Tags: hotels, paris, restaurants, travel | Comments Off
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The Location
Paris, famously known as The City of Lights, has hard-won it’s somewhat magical reputation. This glamourous city has a lock down on romance, food and architecture. And let’s not forget about the fashion! (Chanel, Givenchy, YSL – oh my!) Whether you’re in the mood to take a leisurely stroll down the Champs Elysee, steal a kiss on the Pont des Arts, or simply have a picnic in a park with a baguette and some wine, there is something amazing here for almost everyone.
The Hotel
Unlike most old fashioned Parisian hotels, Hotel Le A offers up a comfortable modern refuge. Located on the Right Bank in the eighth arrondissement, this is the perfect place to stay for those who want to get their shop on. This is a cool commercial district between the Champs-Elysées and the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, but conveniently it’s just around the corner from the Arc de Triomphe.
The hotel itself is housed in an elegant converted townhouse. The traditional exterior gives way to the “minimalism light” styled interiors. The design is a collaboration between contemporary artist Fabrice Hybert and architect/interior designer Frédéric Méchiche. Both are contemporaries of Andy Warhol, so it’s not at all surprising that the hotel is dripping with Seventies chic – in a terribly artistic French sort of way of course.
The design is contemporary and a monochromatic palette consisting of ebony wood floors, chocolate velvet curtains and gallery white walls can be found throughout the hotel. There is a special focus here on the rather unusual lighting, as can be evidenced by the elevator ceiling lights which change colours when landing at each floor.
In another nod to minimalism, there are no room numbers per se. Rooms instead have titles such as “Desert d’eau” or “Oups”. Each room has two art pieces by Hybert, one of which illustrates the room’s title and theme. Small details in the room – such as the rugs – echo the colours of the featured art. Rooms are otherwise elegantly put together and offer supreme comfort. Adjustable lighting and electronic blinds are provided, along with all the current tech needs: wifi, CD players, flat screen TVs. Rooms err on the small side but this is Paris after all. If you require the space to stretch out, be sure to book the apartment-style suite.
The Extras
Located just off of the gorgeous all-white reception area, under a 19th-century glass roof is the cozy hotel bar. This chic black-and white-space has become a cool place for locals to rendezvous. Downstairs you will find the more low-key library and lounge areas, surrounding a sleek fireplace. Two more impressive Hybert paintings are flush-mount into the walls here to add a little bit more of that artistic ambience.
There is no restaurant on the premises, but there is room service available (be warned that it’s mostly sandwiches but they will do in a pinch). However, the staff here are more than happy to help you secure your dinner reservations at the splashiest places in the city. The hotel’s excellent location also means there are many outstanding restaurants (such as Apicius and Jules Verne) located nearby.
And if you find yourself overly exhausted at the end of your day, you can always spend a cozy evening perusing the excellent selection of art books in the library with a glass of port. Parfait!
Hotel Le A, 4 Rue d’Artois, Paris. Rooms from $296 USD.
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Posted: June 13th, 2011 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: Day in the Life, fooooood, The Travel Bug | Tags: Australia, brisbane, restaurants, Sydney, travel | 1 Comment »
The food in Australia was undeniably amazing. It’s all really fresh, local and beautifully presented. This was true pretty much everywhere – even at tiny spots and places like pubs (which in North America are generally not that great food-wise). In fact our trip down Great Ocean Road was the only time I found the food to be somewhat lacking. But mostly it was fantastic and I was so pleased with everything that I photographed many of my meals along with their settings. I actually took so many photos that I have to break this down into two parts. So this week is Part One: Brisbane & Sydney. Enjoy!
Oh heaven! The first coffee after a 16 hour flight. Sydney Airport, Qantas Terminal.
Brisbane
Tukka Restaurant
145 B Boundary St, West End
This place was our first (and pretty much only) taste of real Australian food. It was also way fancier than I was expecting and as we arrived after a day after walking about the city in the rain I felt quite a bit underdressed. On the menu: emu, kangaroo, and possum. I had the vegetable millefuille, which was delicious, but in all honestly I could have done with a few more of them! I also enjoyed the damper (a traditional bush bread) with lemon myrtle.
Anouk
212 Given Tce, Paddington
My cousin Rebecca and me
This place was adorable. It was quite busy for a random Thursday morning, but I can see why. Settling in for the morning with some coffee, muffins and the newspaper would be delightful. I loved the peeling paint on the brick walls, the purple brocade banquette and the large furry wall hanging. We had the actual brunch, which was delectable. This was my favourite place that we ate at in Brisbane. It’s in Paddington, so it’s the perfect start for a day of antiquing.
Sydney
Tropicana Caffe
227 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
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We ate at Tropicana a few times because it was so close to our hotel. At first this one threw me for a loop because it’s cafeteria style and I wasn’t expecting that. You tell your table number to the cashier and your food is brought out to you. Grab your own condiments from one of the bars. But there was no need for apprehension. The Tropicana is super popular because of it’s delicious food and has been a staple in the Darlinghurst area since the 80s. It turns out that cafeteria style restaurants are much more popular in the Antipodes. (And also: they call ketchup “tomato sauce”.)
Four Ate Five
485 Crown St, Surry Hills
Rich
me
Four Ate Five is is filled to the brim with hipster staff, young Sydney-siders and amazing pastries. It’s tiny, and even though we got there fairly early, there was a line-up. We ended up sharing a table with another couple (get friendly!). But it was so worth it. The food was fresh and they actually had a Mexican vegetarian breakfast that I promptly ordered. (We didn’t find much in the way of Mexican food in Australia as a whole, not surprisingly). I spent so much time staring at the chocolate croissant in the window while I was waiting that I ordered one to go on the way out – then promptly ate it while window-shopping down Crowne St. Delish. (Plus they have wifi!)
Hugo’s
33 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross
Hugo’s is another long time member of the Sydney food scene (and also conveniently located near our hotel). We went there in search of pizza and I was generously rewarded with a pumpkin and blue cheese pizza that knocked my socks off. Hugo’s is a lounge and restaurant, and while we only dined in the restaurant part, it was still dimly lit, nightclub-y and filled with beautiful people. There was a birthday party next to us and the girls were dressed to the nines in cocktail dresses and platform shoes. I felt a little out of place in my West Coast casual attire, but the staff were nothing but sweet to us anyways. They have really great drinks too!
Bill’s
359 Crown St, Surry Hills
Since we are brunch people (as is evidenced by these photos), I had done some brunch research and knew that I had to give Bill’s a go. It was really busy when we arrived but I was pleasantly surprised that we were seated right away. This was definitely a step above the other types of brunch restaurants we went to in terms of both service and food quality. Everything was presented beautifully, and even the room itself was gorgeous (even though I don’t have any photos to show you of that). I had the ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter, and they were light and fluffy and perfect. I would be hard pressed to find anything similar around here! This is definitely a top brunch pick if you are in the Sydney area.
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Posted: April 15th, 2011 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: The Travel Bug, Travel Guides | Tags: Australia, hotels, Melbourne, restaurants, stores | Comments Off
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Melbourne is a city buzzing with culture, coffee and sport. The second-biggest city in Australia often suffers from comparisons to Sydney, but Melbourne has a distinct Euro-like feeling of it’s own. Whether you are into food, sports or shopping, Melbourne has something perfectly suited for everyone.
Where to Stay
1 – Art Series – The Olsen – 637 – 641 Chapel Street | South Yarra
One of three Art Series hotels in Melbourne, The Olsen is a funky and fab place to rest your head. The rooms are swanky and designer furnished, and whisper quiet despite the buzzy South Yarra location. Amenities include 24 hour concierge and a gym with personal trainer and yoga classes. But the can’t-miss-it detail here has got to be the glass-bottomed rooftop pool, which allows you to observe the strolling shoppers below while mid-stroke 15 floors up. Rooms from $151. (Note: I previously featured sister hotel Art Series: The Blackman)
2 – Hotel Lindrum – 26 Flinders St
If you want a luxe hotel with a fantastic location and amazing service, Hotel Lindrum is your best bet. Housed in a former billiards factory on busy Flinders St, it’s an easy walk to both Federation Square and the tram station. The highly-rated restaurant Felt is also located on the property and serves local Australian cuisine. Rates from $225.
3 – The Hatton Hotel – 65 Park St, South Yarra
The Hatton is housed in a lovely restored Italianate building, with oversize rooms and theatrically styled lighting. Contemporary furniture mixes with original arched doorways and windows. Bathrooms are equipped with deep tubs and L’Occitane products. This small twenty room hotel offers both impeccable service and a fantastic South Yarra location.
Where to Eat
1 – Brunetti’s – 194-204 Faraday Street, Carlton
A true Melbourne-Italian institution! Brunetti’s started as a small cake shop and has expanded to a huge multiple counter space. Pick your poison. Brunetti’s Bar section serves all varieties of coffees as well as alcoholic beverages. Pasticceria is where you want to go for something sweet. Cakes, tarts, chocolates – just name your craving – it will be here. Paninoteca serves Italian food as well as gelato. Brunetti’s has become so popular that it has now expanded with multiple locations across Melbourne and even has an outpost in Dubai.
2 – Cecconi’s – 61 Flinders Lane
Cecconi’s is a little unexpected: in a subterranean space, sublime Italian food is served in a rustic space divided by an open kitchen. It’s extremely popular so it’s best to book ahead. For something slightly more casual, try the wine bar side with it’s separate menu.
3 – Thaila Thai – 86 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
This one is off the tourist beaten path but it’s worth the effort. Behind an unassuming front sign, cheap and delicious food is served up in substantial portions, which some regard as the best Thai in Melbourne.
Where to Shop
1 – Kleins Perfumery – 313 Brunswick St or 72 Acland St
If you are a perfume lover (and who isn’t?), this is your mecca. A bijou boutique finished in vintage wallpapers and chandeliers, Kleins presents 80 different brands of Australian and imported perfumes, lotions and potions. Absolutely something lovely to please everyone!
2 – Metropolis – 252 Swanston St
Metropolis is a gorgeous little bookstore specializing in art, fashion, architecture and film books. They also have a great selection of unusual local and international books (great for gifts!) as well as a music section with loads of vinyl and a huge experimental section. If you are feeling peckish, it’s housed in the same building as Cookie (see below).
3 – Quirk and Co. – 466 Victoria St. North Melbourne
Quirk and Co is the perfect destination for a sweet little gift for someone back home. Find a well-curated collection of new and vintage objects by an array of local and international designers.
Where to Drink
1 – Melbourne Supper Club – 1st/161 Spring St
Secretive and signless (as are all the cool places in Melbourne), this one has been going strong for years. Relax into the leather sofas and order a round of the well-poured cocktails and the polenta chips or the creme brulee. If you are looking for a room with a view, try the upper balcony for views of Spring St. below. They are also open until 6 am, which also makes it the perfect spot for a nightcap.
2 – Cookie – 1/252 Swanston St
Cookie is a little bit unexpected. It’s one part beer hall, one part cocktail bar and one part sleek Thai restaurant. But the sum of it’s parts is much greater than you would think. It manages to be both a fantastic place for a quiet lunch but also a great place to unwind on a bustling Friday’s eve. Order a microbrew or a glass from one of the 350 bottles of wine on hand.
3 – Murmur Bar – 17 Warburton Lane
Laneway bars in Melbourne can be hit or miss. Sometimes you end up somewhere truly great and other times you feel you are hiding in your grandmother’s basement. Murmur Bar is at the top of the scale (and has been for years) but it’s definitely not snobby. Occupying a former coffee warehouse, this heritage building is both cozy and cool and serves up an impressive variety of Southern-USA-influenced cocktails. Hello Bourbon!
What to Do
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1 – Yarra River Cruise
A cruise is always one of my favorite ways to get to know a city. Yarra River cruises give you a view of Melbourne from the water combined with a palatable history lesson. There are few operators out there but give Melbourne Cruises a shot.
2 – Swim with the dolphins
If the thought of swimming with captive dolphins in a pool doesn’t exactly thrill you, you aren’t alone! But here is the chance to seize a swim with the wild dolphins of Port Phillip Bay. Get pulled behind the boat and await the curious creatures who will be swimming along side you. Polperro tours depart daily and include wetsuits and refreshments. $55/pp
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3 – The Penguin Parade
Phillips Island is a two hour drive from Melbourne, but you will find it no trouble at all to make the trek. $21 buys you a bleacher seat for the nightly migration of the penguins from the sea to their nests. If you can’t make the trip try you can try to catch a glimpse of them in the city at St. Kilda pier.
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